The “Moon Rabbit” is an ancient Chinese folklore about a rabbit that lives on the moon and pounds an elixir of life for the Chinese Moon Goddess with its mortar and pestle. You can color this handout and use it to learn more about the lore of the moon rabbit. …
In the effort to maintain as much social distancing as possible, we need to stay home as much as we can. Staying home helps protect our most vulnerable friends, family, and neighbors, as well as all the essential workers who must continue to go to their jobs, like doctors, nurses, …
During this tough time, many of us are experiencing challenging emotions and anxieties. For kids and grown-ups alike, navigating these stresses can be difficult. One way we can process our emotions is through illustration and meditation. Take some time to work through both of these handouts below if you are …
“Andrà tutto bene” means “everything will be alright” in Italian. When things are uncertain or scary, sometimes we use sayings like this to comfort one another. Right now, our friends in Italy, China, and across the globe are trying to deal with some scary problems. Even though these problems are …
Are you learning about the guitar, violin, or drums in your classroom? These color-able diagrams pair well with lessons about these common musical instruments. They can be used to help students learn and test on different parts of the instruments, or as fun extras to take home at the end …
For our final installment in our series celebrating African American musicians from Philly, we are honoring musician and multi-talented cultural icon, Questlove! Questlove, (born Ahmir Khalib Thompson, 1971), is a musician, composer, and producer. He is best known for his work as a drummer in the hip hop band, The …
For the third entry in our handout series celebrating African American musicians from Philadelphia, we are paying homage to John Coltrane. https://youtu.be/zH3JpqhpkXg Click here to download the PDF Click here for a full list of handouts Coltrane (1926-1967) was a prolific saxophonist who was a key innovator in mid 20th …
In recognition of February as African American History month, Art Sphere is creating a series of handouts celebrating some significant African American musicians with ties to Philadelphia. In the first of the series, we are highlighting Sister Rosetta Tharpe: The Godmother of Rock and Roll. Pictured in our handout holding …
